Benson Fund for Senior Services in Placer County Grant

Benson Fund for Senior Services in Placer County Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Sacramento Region Community Foundation
Amount: US $5,000 - US $10,000
Last Updated: July 29, 2025

Summary

The Benson Fund for Senior Services in Placer County, established by the James & Virginia Benson Memorial Fund, aims to support nonprofits that provide essential services such as meals and transportation for seniors. Grants between $5,000 and $10,000 will be awarded to organizations primarily serving seniors in Placer County, with an emphasis on effective programs and maintaining tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3).

Overview

NOTE: If your organization is selected for funding, your organization will be required to create a profile on GivingEdge, the region’s resource for nonprofit information. About During their lifetimes, James and Virginia Benson chose to support organizations in Placer County that assist the elderly. They left a bequest to establish the James and Virginia Benson Memorial Fund for the Elderly of Placer County at the Sacramento Region Community Foundation, to support organizations that offer meals, transportation, and other vital services for seniors in Placer County. Benson Fund for Senior Services in Placer County The James & Virginia Benson Memorial Fund for the Elderly of Placer County was established in 2002 to assist nonprofits with a focus on providing services to seniors. Grants will range from $5,000 to $10,000.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. To apply, your organization must meet the following criteria:Provide effective programs for seniorsPrimarily serve seniors residing in Placer CountyMaintain tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code

Ineligibility

Grants may not be used for capital campaigns, gifts to endowments, deficit funding, fundraising events, or direct assistance to individuals. Additionally, grants may not be used for political advocacy, legislative policy efforts, or to promote particular religious and/or spiritual beliefs. Grants will not be given to organizations that discriminate on the basis of age, race, gender, national origin, ethnicity, language, veteran status, sexual orientation, or disability.